Nature and wildlife in North Argyll
The North Argyll area is teeming with life - from the soaring eagles, down to the precious North Atlantic rainforest lichens.
Eagles - can be spotted in the air all around, Kilninver .. Mull .. Look out for Sea Eagles and Golden .. and the Buzzards are worth a mention, far more common, you can often drive past one on a fence post, or watch them circling in the thermals above the farm.
Deer - Glen Etive red deer are renowned for their tameness, but there are deer to be seen in various spots across the area
Glasdrum Nature reserve on Loch Creran - butterflies, especially the Checkered skipper
South Shian woods - birds, flowers and butterflies, especially the Marsh Fritillary
Red Squirrels are found in the woods around us .. check out the Red Squirrel page for sighting spots
Puffins and Marine wildlife : Basking Shark tours : Staffa
Identification at
Lichens - our North Atlantic rain forest ecology is very special, particularly the Hazel Gloves - if you want help in identifying the myriad species as you walk, these guides are wonderful